im a beginner to flash photography. What makes this difference from a regular snap on flash diffuser?
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Not having used a snap on diffuser, I cannot say. The Fotodiox 8" Octagon Softbox is extremely portable as it folds flat so it could be stuffed into a backpack or a purse, provided of course that the purse is at least 8" deep. I find that this diffuser still gives a bit of a hot spot, not as intense as no diffuser but, I expected it to give results similar to my studio light soft boxes. The problem with this one is that it has no internal diffuser even though the "Product Description" says it does, unless one has been added since I bought mine.
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The Fotodiox 8" Octogon diffuser adds a larger light source than most snap on diffusers. This softens the light from your portable flash. I use these in situations where I need a light weight and very mobile light source especially when my flash is close to subjects in crowded rooms.
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The diffuser comes from Canon I think. It is just a white cap. I must say I love the flash and I also purchased a Fotodiox 6" x 8" soft box to go over the flash and I absolutely love it. It is only $14.54 on Amazon. It eliminates the severe shadows you can get if you are too close to a wall or another item. The diffuser also helps hold the shadow box on the flash.
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It softens the light on a flash so that the photo you take will have more diffused lighting. This will result in a less harsh photo.
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Any flash Diffuser is mainly intended to be used for indoor shooting. However, sometimes you may use it for direct outdoor shooting. At the very end, it will depend on how far/close is/are the subject(s) to be shot. Don't forget to get a better answer from your own shooting experience!
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Thanks. In day or sunlights With Flash off and Vibration reduction mode On photos are comes Good.Reversely if there is little dark,flash off and vibration mode on photos are blurry. On that time if Flash on photos are OK not much effective.
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owning both of them i can tell you that the difference between both is HUGE, if you are a pro and really make your living out of photography i say go for it- the controls are a bit different since now you have a wheel to move thru the menus but you will love it once you get used to, it comes with its own stofen-like diffuser and color gel holder since the latest nikon cameras can detect the color of the gel used and then modify the white balance
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A candle and box of matches can be used as a backup. Okay that's a joke, BUT in my experience all except for the darkest scenarios, available light exposures yield better photos than the flash.
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I've never needed a diffuser for this flash. In fact, good luck finding one, given the specific shape of the light ring. If you really wanted one, I guess you could innovate, but frankly I don't see the need. The previous answer to this mentioned the color of the light from this flash making human subjects appear too blue. Personally, I think this is a matter of properly setting the white balance in camera . . . but if not, it's an easy correction in Photoshop if you are shooting RAW.
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I've never used any Yongnuo... I don't do cheap ..I tell you this, I've been shooting for over 36 years and Pocketwizards are cream of the crop. I'm a professional photographer. If you have a budget go with that, but as my golden rule is...INVEST IN THEY SELF...You get what you pay for.
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Decidedly better. I've been using an Omni-Bounce, Gary Fong Lightsphere, etc., but getting the flash up off the camera has made a big difference. Of course, you will need a cable or do as I did and spring for a set of Phottix remote flash triggers. :)
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Sorry about delay. Te flash on my nikon D3100 measures from top of shoe to top of flash approximately 1".These diffuser, when mounted have additional mounting holes to move the diffuser in relation to the flash. There is, I believe, sufficient room for adjustment to get your flash bar close to center. If this makes sense there is one more Jin you should know. My set required "machining" 1)small amount of filing to fit the slide to the flash shoe plate and re drill of the holes For bracket to fit (slightly undersized-to tight- to fit the bracket. Neither of these item proved difficult.Hope this has helped. Sorry about delay. Te flash on my nikon D3100 measures from top of shoe to top of flash approximately 1".These diffuser, when mounted have additional mounting holes to move the diffuser in relation to the flash. There is, I believe, sufficient room for adjustment to get your flash bar close to center. If this makes sense there is one more Jin you should know. My set required "machining" 1)small amount of filing to fit the slide to the flash shoe plate and re drill of the holes For bracket to fit (slightly undersized-to tight- to fit the bracket. Neither of these... » Read More Sorry about delay. Te flash on my nikon D3100 measures from top of shoe to top of flash approximately 1".These diffuser, when mounted have additional mounting holes to move the diffuser in relation to the flash. There is, I believe, sufficient room for adjustment to get your flash bar close to center. If this makes sense there is one more Jin you should know. My set required "machining" 1)small amount of filing to fit the slide to the flash shoe plate and re drill of the holes For bracket to fit (slightly undersized-to tight- to fit the bracket. Neither of these item proved difficult.Hope this has helped. « Show Less
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I did nt like it.maybe it can't use it. I would like to try rogue diffuser and blender. I also have one lambency diffuser but I haven't use it that much . I am not good with the flash on the camera. I would buy the rogue. Let me know if works
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If you are looking to take a lot of indoor photos with flash, the Canon XTi has a faster flash than the Nikon D40x. We tried the Nikon first since we were told of the better lenses that come standard, the ease of the menus, and more free stuff from the store where we purchased. We exchanged it for the Canon. We have young children that can be hard to catch in the moment when you are having to use the flash. I wasn't looking for all of the other things this type of camera has to offer...just to take fast, flash photos. The Canon wins that hands down.
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Yes I would, you have more control over your lighting and how you want your photographs to come out. The only time I use my flash is if I din't have my studio set up or need a fill in light.
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I have the 568ex flash, with high speed sync. It has a clear plastic flip down diffuser with a diamond pattern on it, and a translucent plastic card that sticks straight up. I do not know about the diffuser on the yn565ex. I don't have the yn565ex because I wanted the sync.
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this diffuser allows a softer and WIDER range of light to be emitted, rather than the standard plastic ones that are attached to most flashes. I love the radiance that it gives to my photo subjects!
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It's useful for both on and off camera flash. It's a pretty cheap and portable alternative to a bigger soft box. If it can help you, here's an example of a series of photos I took with only 1 off camera Canon speedlite and this very same Fotodiox soft box to diffuse the light: http://sublime-digital.com/portfolio/maternity-photo-shoot/